Where to Eat Around Cebu

The Golden Cowrie: A GEM of Cebu’s Cuisine

The Golden Cowrie is a gastronomic treasure located in Cebu, a city famous for its beauty and culture. This restaurant, which opened in 1982, honors the rich tradition of Cebuano food.

Passionate delights

The Golden Cowrie has a warm atmosphere that combines rustic charm with contemporary comfort. The meals, however, are the true stars.

1. Lechon: renowned for its delicate meat and crisp skin.
2. An enticing hot seafood dish is chili-garlic crab.
3. Scallops that have been cooked to perfection.
4. Danggit Lamayo: Dried rabbitfish that is crunchy.
5. Puso: Rice hung on a coconut leaf. 

A Culinary Legacy

Every meal served at this establishment epitomizes Cebuano culture, making it a must-visit for anybody discovering the island’s gastronomic gems.

Golden Cowrie Locations:
GOLDEN COWRIE – LAHUG / SALINAS
Address: Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Phone Numbers: (032)233-4243 / 0917-6272551
Store Hours: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
GOLDEN COWRIE – AS FORTUNA
Address: AS Fortuna, Banilad, Mandaue City
Phone Numbers: (032) 272-8125 / 0932-6614260
Store Hours: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
GOLDEN COWRIE – MACTAN MARINA MALL
Address: Mactan Marina Mall, MEPZ Road, Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City
Phone Numbers: (032) 238-1206 / 09173113752
Store Hours: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
GOLDEN COWRIE FILIPINO KITCHEN – AYALA
Address: Level 4, Garden Area, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park
Phone Number: 0995-4292561
Store Hours: 10:30 am to 11:00 pm
GOLDEN COWRIE – SM
Address: Lower Ground SM City Cebu, Cebu City
Phone Number: (032) 231-8530
Store Hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Hukad sa Golden Cowrie is notable for its devotion to Cebuano cuisine in Cebu, an island province renowned for its culture and natural beauty. Hukad, a 2008 creation that is a part of the Golden Cowrie brand, offers a relaxed eating experience while honoring genuine Cebuano cuisine.

Cebuano Treats

Through Hukad’s menu, discover the varied cuisine of Cebu:
1. Chicken Tinola: A comforting local soup with fresh chicken, papaya, and chili leaves.
2. Crispy Pata: Deep-fried pork leg, crispy skin, and tender meat, served with dipping sauce.
3. Talong Adobong: Eggplants cooked in flavorful adobo sauce.
4. Pancit Guisado: Stir-fried noodles with vegetables, shrimp, and meat.
5. Bam-i: A special noodle dish combining two types of noodles with vegetables and meat.

Authentic Ambiance

Hukad combines contemporary comfort with rustic charm. The ideal environment for enjoying Cebuano food is created by friendly service and authentic Filipino decor.

Hukad Locations:

HUKAD – PARKMALL
Alfresco 3 Unit No. 7 Parkmall, Ouano Avenue, Mandaue City
09177081249
Store Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Ground Floor, South Town Centre, Bulacao Talisay City
(032) 238-6945 • 0917.645.9580 • 0942.000.7717
Store Hours: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
HUKAD – ROBINSON’S CYBERGATE
Level 1, Robinson Cybergate, Don Gil Garcia St.,Fuente Osmena, Cebu City
(032) 236-5740 • 0917-311750
Store Hours: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
HUKAD – ROBINSON’S CYBERGATE
Level 1, Robinson Cybergate, Don Gil Garcia St.,Fuente Osmena, Cebu City
(032) 236-5740 • 0917-311750
Store Hours: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
HUKAD – AYALA
2nd Level, Terraces Area, Ayala Center Cebu
(032) 417-1301 • 0917.311.3749
Store Hours: 10:30 am to 11:00 pm
HUKAD -SM SEASIDE CITY
Level 2 Cube Wing, SM City Seaside
(032) 261-0668 • 0917.708.1274 Store Hours: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
HUKAD – DANAO
Ground Floor, Sands Gateway, Danao City, Cebu

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child.

One name stands out clearly in Cebu’s thriving culinary scene: Chikaan Restaurant. Since 2003, Chikaan in Cebu City has been a beloved institution, providing a sample of the island’s numerous cuisines.

At Chikaan, Cebuano cuisine, a fusion of native, Spanish, and Chinese influences, comes to life. Here are some foods you should try:

Sugba-Sugba: Grilled delicacies, including shellfish and hog belly.
Fresh fish is “cooked” in vinegar and calamansi in kinilaw.
Crispy Kangkong is a delicious appetizer made of crispy-fried water spinach.
Scallops that have been cooked with cheese and garlic.
Humba: A braised pig meal that is sweet and flavorful.
But Chikaan is more than simply food; it represents Cebu’s cuisine. They provide fresh, high-quality products by assisting regional farmers and producers.

Chikaan Restaurant is a must-visit if you want a taste of tradition and a voyage through Cebu’s extensive culinary heritage. It’s where flavor and history converge to produce an enjoyable eating experience.

Chikaan Locations:

Cebu
Consolacion
Ground Flr. SM Consolacion

Mactan
Mactan Promenade, Lapu-Lapu Airport Rd., Lapu-Lapu City

Galleria
Level 2 Robinsons Galleria Cebu

Parkmall
Parkmall, 168 Ouano Ave., NRA, Mandaue City Cebu

Ayala
Level 3, Ayala Center Cebu

IL Corso
Ground Level, IL Corso Filinvest Lifemalls

Lahug
42 Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City

SM Cebu
North Wing, SM City Cebu

SM Seaside
Sky Park, Third Floor, SM Seaside City Cebu

Pueblo Verde
Unit 24-25, Ground Floor, The Outlets at Pueblo Verde